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Whether you are working from home or have to rush out the door to head to your workplace in the morning, having an arsenal of quick lunches can change your whole day.
I'm here to help you solve that time crunch problem! There are no "cook these lentils ahead of time so you can be ready for the week" type instructions. We don't have time for that! These easy vegan lunch ideas can be prepped in 20 minutes or less - start to finish.
18 Easy Vegan Lunch Ideas
Super quick vegan lunch ideas you can make in 20 minutes or less! These recipes are simple but delicious, and full of healthy nutrients to power you through your day.
Easy Chickpea Salad Sandwich
When I'm in a rush, this chickpea salad is one of my go-to recipes. It is easy to make - and if you don't have the extra couple of minutes to chop celery and onions, you leave 'em out! Very customizable.
5-Minute Creamy Vegan Tomato Soup
If you're craving a hot lunch but only have 5 minutes, this is the perfect recipe for you. If soup doesn't fill you up, get this on the stove and prep one of the sandwich recipes in this post while it's cooking. Pack the soup in a Thermos to keep it warm.
One-Pot Creamy Spinach Pasta
This pasta dish has a cook time of just 10 minutes! Easy, filling, and you get those greens in thanks to the spinach.
Hummus Wraps with Rainbow Veggies
These wraps are easy to throw together with whatever veggies and flavor of hummus you have in your fridge.
Blueberry Hemp Seed Salad
This blueberry hemp seed salad is packed with healthy ingredients, lots of texture, and drizzled with a delicious creamy garlicky tahini dressing. Vegan, nut-free, oil-free.
Buffalo Chickpea Salad Sandwich - Vegan & Oil-Free
Add some SPICE your lunch! Whip up these sandwiches in minutes, top with some lettuce and celery, and enjoy.
Easy Buffalo Chickpea Wraps
I love a wrap for lunch on the go. You can prep these ahead of time or make them quickly the day of.
Easy Turmeric Chickpea Salad Sandwich
This is a plant-based alternative to a tuna salad or egg salad sandwich – and full of protein and flavor! Add your favorite sandwich toppings, pack in your lunch box, and be on your way.
7-Minute Sick Day Soup
I affectionately call this "sick day soup" because it's the perfect simple nourishment you need when you have the sniffles. But it's also fantastic for a quick lunch! Carbs, protein, and greens.
Vegan Mug Pizza
Don't have time to get pizza delivery? No worries. Mix up this mug pizza and toss it in the microwave. In just minutes, you'll have warm and cheesy vegan pizza for lunch!
Tofu Scramble
Breakfast lunch should be done more often. Usually by the time I'm ready to eat, it's 11AM and I'm not sure whether to eat breakfast or lunch. This tofu scramble is perfect for those moments. Serve on toasted bread for a sandwich!
Easy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
When I'm looking for a really light lunch, I turn to hummus! This roasted red pepper hummus is super flavorful and great to dip chips, crackers, and veggies in. Or, smear it on toast!
Vegan Bagel Sandwich
This vegan sandwich is made on a bagel, and hummus is the star! This is a great recipe to pack in a lunch box or whip up super fast in between conference calls.
5-minute Easy Vegan Tacos • Happy Kitchen
Tacos do not get much quicker than this! This recipe calls for grilled corn, but she also recommends canned corn if you're in a pinch. I love getting the frozen roasted corn at Trader Joe's for tacos. Either way, these vegan tacos are simple and SO DELICIOUS.
Quick & Easy White Bean Salad (vegan, gluten free)
Enjoy this salad on it's own, or enjoy in a wrap or between two pieces of bread.
Vegan Greek Salad
This salad recipe calls for tofu feta, which does take some pre-planning, but you can also find vegan feta at the store (VioLife and Follow Your Heart both have feta.) Another alternative is to just put plan tofu or chickpeas on your salad and the dressing will make up for it!
Anne says
Wow I love your recipes! Being a newby to a vegan lifestyle, I thought it'd be much more difficult but with your recipes, it really feels easy. Thanks so much!
Karissa says
I love hearing that! Thank you!
Tiffany says
Thank you!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
No excuses to skip out on a healthy packed lunch now!!
Cadry says
Wow, so many tasty lunch options! It's surprising how satisfying of a meal a person can make with just a few minutes. Thank you for including my bagel sandwich!